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Re: Re: [OT] SATA/SAS Chip attached to an AT91SAM9RL64 + Drivers?


Am 2008-11-20 11:02:17, schrieb Zimman, Chris:
> eCos is probably not a good fit for this type of application.  Neither are
> most microcontrollers.
> The data rates involved exceed the capabilities of most.

Hmmm the one from Oxford Semiconductors is based on ARM.

> Linux and something like the Orion family from Marvell would be a much better
> match.  Marvell isn't going to support a hobbyist or small scale project
> though.

I do not think 50000-100000 Computers are a small thing...

I have already problems to get 10000 AT91SAM9G20...  20 weeks lead time.

> But designing a PCB w/ multiport SATA interconnects is also non-trivial since
> it requires length matched diff pairs for the SATA lines and controlled
> impedance.

I know the specs...  I have all here and read.  I have already build  my
own PCI-SATA controller using a SIL and it works perfectly.

Thanks, Greetings and nice Day/Evening
    Michelle Konzack
    Systemadministrator
    24V Electronic Engineer
    Tamay Dogan Network
    Debian GNU/Linux Consultant


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